aushy Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Hey guys, I'm buying a xikar hygrometer from a US site so I thought I would pick up a few NCs as well since I'm already paying for the shipping. I've never smoked a NC before but can anybody recommend me something decent? I'm not looking to buy a whole box but will probably buy a few small packs or singles. Also, surely this isn't the first time this question has come up but searching for 'NC' or 'non-cuban' gives me no results. What's the best way to search for these threads? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordAnubis Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I've tried a few Tatuajes (both brown label and black label and both have been really good) Other than that arturo fuente short stories i like and God of Fire churchills (but these are quite expensive) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I just reordered a box of Diesel Shorty for Christmas. They fill a niche in the taste department although they are a bit heavy ring gage wise. Since Cuba doesn't produce any broadleaf tobacco and I crave the taste once in a while, this cigar does the trick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aushy Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 Thanks Lord and Jean, I'll put some Tatuajes and AF short stories in the order, they don't have the god of fire churchills. Those Diesel Shorty also sound interesting, might give them a shot too. It will be my first time smoking a 60rg... seems a bit excessive though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sver Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I had the Padron 85 family reserve this summer. It was one of the best cigars i've ever had, i think the tobacco is aged 10 years on the family reserve. They are definitely pricey though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Twain Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I had the Padron 85 family reserve this summer. It was one of the best cigars i've ever had, i think the tobacco is aged 10 years on the family reserve. They are definitely pricey though. I agree. This is really an amazing cigar. Padron sells a number of less expensive cigars that are very good. My favorite is the Anniversario 1964 Maduro Principe (or any of the other 1964 Maduros, I happen to like the small size). Another high end cigar that I enjoy is the Fuente Anejo. If you get some of those I advise you to let them sit for a while. Happy hunting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helix Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Paul Stulac 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuzi16 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 room 101 Connecticut. Avo Classic or Avo XO Illusione Epernay i find that the most common issue with NC cigars (for me at least) is that they are too strong and they have a tendency to ruin your palate. so i tend to go for mild-medium cigars in the NC world. the above are the ones that, for me, dont have a finish that lasts to the next day. i would still make this a second cigar of the day if more than one is planned, it still may over power a CC. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainQuintero Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 For me: Illusions cg:4 (natural not maduro) Winston Churchill Lancaster They both stand up very well to Cubans, rich and complex, not nicotine strong either, both medium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtrimbath Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Olivia V Melanio and Alec Bradley Black Market are pretty good. I definitely agree with trying out some Tatuaje and Padron. Herrera Esteli is one of my favorites as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjohn7 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Padron '64 Diplomatico Maduro never led me astray. I'd go that route if you're into NCs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigcars Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 For me: Illusions cg:4 (natural not maduro) Winston Churchill Lancaster They both stand up very well to Cubans, rich and complex, not nicotine strong either, both medium *Hey, I ordered a tin of those Winston Churchill Lancasters. And you're right - they ARE very Cubanesque in flavor, aroma and structure. Thank you guys for that prior info! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parabola66 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Liga Privada #9 is probably my favorite NC. Also the Ava Maria Reconquista is probably my second. P.S. it might be a little ill-mannered to mention on this forum, but the Cohiba Edition Diamonte (NC) is pretty nice IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjhernandez34 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Tatuaje, Padron, Illusione 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heawns Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Oliva serie v 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsy Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Tatuaje and Fuente Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthson Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Oliva Serie O (non maduro) Fuente Cheateau sungrown (any vitola you like, though I am partial to the Double Chateau) La Aurora Preferidos Ecuador Illusione mk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darktower007 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 My father cigars, Ortega and tatuaje are great. Another one is Caldwell cigars.. Excellent sticks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garnett Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Try the NUB 460 Habano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nedule Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Careful with the NUB's, good but I got my ass handed to me a few times. I think I've only gotten through one of them. Still have one sitting in my humidor for the past 5 years, I might be ready for another try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramrod918 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Tat noellas Reserve Tat black corona gorda LAT 46 Selection Speciale Ashton vsg Padron 26 35s natural Headley grange eminentes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigcars Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Recommended: Tatuajes Padrons Don Carlos (Fuente smokes) Pueblo Dominicana - was really taken with how good this one was Oliva Serie V Melanio (the larger ring gauges only. The smaller ones kind of fall by the wayside in satisfaction) Casa Magna Dominicana - IMHO nearly identical to a Fuente Fuente Opus X, just not with the cost My Father by Don Pepin Garcia Quesada de Espana And that's my list for todaaaaay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEOguy10 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I am a fan of the my father line (the lancero being my favorite) as well as the AF short stories. Both are in my regular rotation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChefBoyRG54 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I'm a huge nc guy currently heading the cc route but some faves are... Padron 1926 or family reserve. 80 year natural is expensive but incredible Fuente opus x angels share (any opus really) Fuente anejo Tatuaje regios reserva Liga privada no9 toro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodofFire Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 AB Prensado Churchill are one of my favorite NC cigars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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